Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
656B83
RGB
101, 107, 131
HSL
228, 13%, 45%
HSB
228, 23%, 51%
CMYK
23, 18, 0, 49
LAB
45, 2, -14
LCH
45, 14, 277
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 274
XYZ
15, 15, 24
LUV
45, -4, -20
HWB
228, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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